Pasco County Fire Rescue introduced the ‘D-Shift’ to address staffing shortages and improve firefighters’ mental and physical health by reducing weekly hours from 53 to […]
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Pasco County Fire Department Introduces New D-Shift for Better Mental Health
Pasco County Fire Rescue is implementing a new ‘D-shift’ schedule to improve firefighter mental health by reducing overtime and increasing rest periods. The shift, the […]
Family Support Services Uses Binti Software To Streamline Case Management
Family Support Services (FSS) has partnered with Binti, an AI-driven software platform, to enhance case worker efficiency and reduce child placements by over 62%. The […]
Retiring Public Works Director Rivera Honored for 35 Years of Service
Longtime New Port Richey Public Works Director Robert Rivera will retire in January after 35 years of service, marking the end of his decades-long career. […]
Pasco County Commission Divided Over Wesley Chapel Mixed Use Development
A Pasco County proposal to transform a 32.5-acre site near I-75 into a mixed-use ‘town center’ with retail, office, hotel, and housing sparked debate. Commissioners […]
New Port Richey Plans Resilient Coastal Cottage Homes
The Community Redevelopment Agency in New Port Richey is advancing plans to build two elevated coastal cottage homes in a flood-prone area. These homes, designed […]
Lakeland Uses AI To Detect And Repair Potholes, Improving Road Safety
The City of Lakeland is implementing AI technology to monitor and repair potholes in real-time. Sensors on city vehicles will detect road damage, creating a […]
Pasco County Recycles Christmas Trees Into Fish Habitats
Pasco County is accepting discarded holiday trees until Jan. 11, recycling them into mulch for trails and parks. The trees are also used to create […]
Pasco And Pinellas Counties Distribute Hurricane Recovery Funds
Pasco and Pinellas counties are distributing federal disaster funds to homeowners affected by hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Idalia. The Better Future program in Pasco offers […]
Pasco County Reimburses Family For Hurricane Damages
A New Port Richey family, impacted by Hurricane Milton, is the first to receive assistance through Pasco County’s Better Future Individual Housing Program, reimbursing over […]